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Q.281 Medium General Studies I
Which National Highway passes through the length of Gujarat connecting various major cities?
A NH 44
B NH 48
C NH 151
D NH 1
Correct Answer:  A. NH 44
EXPLANATION

National Highway 44 (formerly NH 4) is one of the major highways passing through Gujarat, connecting Delhi to Kanyakumari, and serves as the primary north-south corridor.

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Q.282 Medium General Studies I
Which traditional craft is Gujarat particularly famous for internationally?
A Silk weaving
B Bandhani (tie and dye) textile printing
C Metal casting
D Pottery making
Correct Answer:  B. Bandhani (tie and dye) textile printing
EXPLANATION

Bandhani, a traditional tie-and-dye textile printing technique, is a distinctive craft of Gujarat, particularly in Rajkot and Jamnagar districts, known worldwide.

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Q.283 Medium General Studies I
The Kutch District experiences an average annual rainfall of approximately:
A Below 500 mm
B 500-750 mm
C 750-1000 mm
D Above 1500 mm
Correct Answer:  A. Below 500 mm
EXPLANATION

Kutch District is one of the driest regions in Gujarat with annual rainfall below 500 mm, making it a semi-arid zone.

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Q.284 Medium General Studies I
In the context of Gujarat's flora and fauna, the Blackbuck sanctuary is primarily located in which district?
A Bhavnagar
B Junagadh
C Rajkot
D Kutch
Correct Answer:  C. Rajkot
EXPLANATION

The Blackbuck Sanctuary in Rajkot district is dedicated to the conservation of blackbucks, an important antelope species of the region.

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Q.285 Medium General Studies I
The Asiatic Society Library, an important cultural institution, is located in which Gujarat city?
A Surat
B Vadodara
C Ahmedabad
D Rajkot
Correct Answer:  B. Vadodara
EXPLANATION

The Asiatic Society of Bombay has an important library in Vadodara, which houses numerous manuscripts and historical documents.

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Q.286 Medium General Studies I
Which ancient city in Gujarat was a major center of the Indus Valley Civilization?
A Lothal
B Dwarka
C Mohenjo-daro
D Harappa
Correct Answer:  A. Lothal
EXPLANATION

Lothal, located in Gujarat, was an important port city of the Indus Valley Civilization known for its advanced urban planning and dock system.

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Q.287 Medium General Studies I
Which textile industry cluster in Gujarat is known for diamond polishing?
A Surat
B Ahmedabad
C Vadodara
D Bhavnagar
Correct Answer:  A. Surat
EXPLANATION

Surat is the world's largest diamond-cutting and polishing center, processing approximately 90% of the world's rough diamonds.

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Q.288 Medium General Studies I
The Somnath Temple, destroyed multiple times in history, is located in which district of Gujarat?
A Bhavnagar
B Saurashtra
C Gir Somnath
D Junagadh
Correct Answer:  C. Gir Somnath
EXPLANATION

The Somnath Temple is located in Gir Somnath district of Gujarat and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, an important pilgrimage site.

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Q.289 Medium General Studies I
Which port in Gujarat is the busiest and serves as a major gateway for India's maritime trade?
A Kandla Port
B Mundra Port
C Paradip Port
D Visakhapatnam Port
Correct Answer:  B. Mundra Port
EXPLANATION

Mundra Port has become the busiest port in Gujarat and among the top ports in India for cargo handling and container traffic in recent years.

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Q.290 Medium General Studies I
The Rann of Kutch is primarily characterized by which geographical feature?
A Dense tropical forests
B Salt marshes and mudflats
C Rocky plateaus
D Sandy deserts
Correct Answer:  B. Salt marshes and mudflats
EXPLANATION

The Rann of Kutch is a vast salt marsh and tidal mudflat region, one of the largest salt marshes in the world, covering about 23,000 sq km.

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